However, journalist Josep Pedrerol, working for La Sexta, provided a more reassuring update, indicating that Real Madrid might have exaggerated the severity of the injury to allow Ronaldo to focus on his recovery without added pressure. Pedrerol suggested that while Ronaldo’s chances of playing in the Copa del Rey final were slim (around 25%), he was expected to be fit for the Champions League semi-finals against Bayern Munich.
Additionally, specialist José Carlos Noronha, who examined Ronaldo, provided further reassurance, stating that the injury was muscular and not cause for alarm. Noronha anticipated a recovery period of around two weeks for Ronaldo, indicating that he should be back in action soon.
This news brought relief to Real Madrid fans and indicated Ronaldo’s likely availability for crucial upcoming fixtures, including the Champions League semi-finals against Bayern Munich.
